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What is Pakistan like?
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In short
Pakistan is a country in Southern Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 255 million people (UN estimate), the 5th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1947Population: 5th
Pakistanパキスタン- Region
- Southern Asia, Asia
- Population
- about 255 million (5th)
- Area
- 796,096 km² (34th)
- UN member since
- September 30, 1947
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Pakistan in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 255 million, the 5th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 2.1 times Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 796,096 km², the 34th largest of the 193. That is about 2.1 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 321.
Joining the United Nations
Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Yemen.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Pakistan’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Pakistan on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Pakistan, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Southern Asia. The one with the most people is India.